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Okay everyone, I need some inspiration. We aren't actively planning our wedding just yet because we haven't actually set a date; but I'd like to have some ideas ready to go when we do. We are looking...
So we are ordering our invitations at some point this week or next and I need suggestions or help with wording. My FH and I are eloping in the morning just me him and our witnesses, after we are...
How did you propose? How were you proposed to? Was it a surprise, or did you talk about it first? Tell us all about your proposal, and even better, share a pic if you have one! Share your proposal...
Anyone have clever hashtag ideas for the last name Taylor? It’s the most common name so anything I can think of seems to be used already on social media. Please give me some ideas
Please help. We need a cute hash tag for our wedding Last name smart
Hi! I'm looking at Hart House restaurant for my ceremony and reception. I haven't had a meeting yet, but I'm concerned about their approved DJ list. Anyone have any experience with their DJs or have...
Hi again!!! My wedding is not until August 2020, and I got proposed to a month ago in June. I am planning to give proposal boxes to my bridesmaids and MOH when I ask them to be apart of my wedding,...
Hi, does anyone know if a bride can use the husband's last name but with an -ova at the end? My fiance is Slovak and in Slavic countries, women in the family add -ova to the last name to make it...
Hi everyone, just me over here stressing again... My FH currently has a hyphenated name and was planning on legally changing his name in a few years. We agreed that I would keep my maiden name until...
Every big Milestone in wedding planning is exciting, but for me, getting those invites out was the most exciting as it meant the big day is coming closer! My Invites went out last week, and I have...
Months ago I posted the previews of our engagement photos and intended to post my favorites once I got them all back, I forgot. So here they are. I love the silly ones so much! Foreheads...
Hi lovelies!! Due to budget issues, I am deciding on asking my bridesmaids and MOH to pay for their own dresses, and this is the only thing I am asking them to pay for, as I will be covering hair,...
Hey Everyone! I know growing up I was always told the father of the bride pays for the wedding, however my father has made it clear he dose not want to help. Any ideas for raising money for the big...
Guys I'm devastated. I put $1500 into my jack and jill. And because the day before it said it was going to thunderstorm (it didnt) only 9 people showed up other than the people who came to...
For me it's walking down that aisle to see my man obviously. There is a short walk from the venue to a park for photos and I'm hopefully going to have a few minutes alone with my new husband. And...
So the same niece I spoke of not coming to my rehearsal to take photos has taken upon herself to tell everyone that our Wedding is @ 5.00 pm. I was working all day yesteady so I didn't know what was...
If I could say anything this was one of the hardest things putting together. I changed it so so so many times. I find funny about this is I'm closer to some of my co-workers then some of our families....
Hey everyone! I’ve already asked my girls to be in my wedding but it was just in casual conversation, so I want to give them bridesmaid/maid of honour boxes with goodies in them and “officially ask...
My fiance and I are planning our engagement party for August of this year, we are trying to pick a theme. Do you have to have the same theme for the engagement party and wedding?
Hi everyone! We are doing a combined dance with my father and his mother, just so everyone feels more comfortable. We didn't want anything slow and sappy so His mother suggested the song "The way you...
Whether it was love at first sight or a friendship that blossomed over time - it began with an introduction! Who was responsible for introducing you to your future spouse? Was it a close friend,...
So my fiancé and I have officially been together for three years today! I know in comparison to some people that’s really short, and to others it’s been a while so how long have you guys been with...
Shower is in just over a week. So, I've been informed that I need to do some "upkeep" on my registry as time goes by in case things get sold out and unavailable....do people actually do this? I don't...
Hi everyone, I would just like to ask what your thoughts are with gift registry. Is this required? I've only had a couple of people ask about gift registry. We were not thinking of doing a gift...
What are you guys doing for your bachelorettes?? I think we’re going to be in downtown Toronto for the weekend to celebrate and do usual stuff like dinner and dancing. We live in the country now so...
We are having a hard time with our Guest list, there is just so many people we want to share this day with. We have a very large friend group and some I feel I should be able to cut as they are in our...
Do you love dramatic, romantic engagement photos? Photo by Shandro Photo in Edmonton Or do you prefer keeping things simple and photo-journalistic? Photo by Emily Schutz Photography in Edmonton ...
I had a great time shooting my engagement photos in Toronto last month. I was really, really nervous to start as I do not like being the centre of attention and this is my first time having...
Who is the hostess with the most-ess? Who is taking charge of planning your bridal shower? Have they given you any input on the plans? Photo by G Designers in Brampton
Wow I love seeing all the beautiful outdoor summertime engagement photos circulating on the internet! Everything always seems so perfect and put together so effortlessly. I guess my BIGGEST question...